"Michael Johnson" <cds@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> jonezzzman wrote:
>> Just bought a 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, 5 speed. Its been sitting for
>> about 5 years. Aside from the leaking heater core, it seems to run
great
>> with 132k miles on it. Anyone have any insight on what to watch out
for?
>> I'll definitely be changing the fuel filter, oil, etc. I'm worried
that
>> varnish has formed in the fuel tank and fuel system. What should I do
>> before I drive it?
>
> What you do in many ways depends on where you live. If you live in an
> area that requires emissions testing that is one place I would start.
Get
> an emissions test and see what it tells you. I would change ALL the
> fluids. That means engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid,
differential
> oil, brake fluid etc. Then check the brake pads, disks and drums for
> wear. A wheel alignment might be a good idea. Also, check for fluid
> leaks. I do this by placing a large piece of cardboard under the engine
> and transmission. Pull the spark plugs and check them, the distributor
> cap and check the contacts for corrosion, check the coil wire
connections
> for corrosion on both ends. Check the air filter. Also, I would check
the
> condition of all the vacuum hoses, coolant hoses etc. for excessive
aging.
> It might not be a bad idea to check the condition of the radiator before
> summer get here.
you may want to get a new set of tires, 5 years on the ground is not good
in
one spot
I got some summer performance tires, they work great.
I would replace the plugs, rotor.
When reinstalling the plugs use that silicon grease on the electrical
replace battery
Check the hoses for age, cracking and replace.
Check the fuel va**** canister vacuum hose (passenger side front of engine
compartment low)
Replace Belt
Have the injectors cleaned at a shop, jiffy lube
Listen for the throwout bearing (high pitch squeaking with ****fting,
clutch
job then)
Check the small tubes of the emissions system (passengerside firewall in
corner)
I would replace the fluids after 2k miles again
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